Formulating with Tallow
Beef tallow has made a big comeback in natural skincare — and for good reason. Long used by our ancestors and now rediscovered through social media trends, tallow is packed with skin-loving properties. But formulating with it also comes with unique considerations - for many formulators, the biggest challenge is its smell.
If you’ve ever been curious about using this traditional, skin-nourishing ingredient but felt unsure about how to prepare it properly, how to manage its odor, or how to incorporate it into elegant modern formulations, this class is for you.
This exclusive live class is your opportunity to learn directly from our professional cosmetic scientist, who will guide you through the true potential of tallow in skincare.
You’ll discover why this ancient ingredient has become a modern trend, how it compares to our skin’s natural sebum, and how to formulate creams and balms with a beautiful skin feel — without the unwanted scent —giving you the clarity and confidence to work with it successfully.
You’ll discover:
✨ Why tallow is trending again — and what formulators need to know to get the most from using it.
🧬 How tallow compares to skin’s natural sebum and how this influences product feel and effectiveness.
🌿 Its key skin benefits, plus the pros and cons of using it in skincare.
👃 Exactly how to prepare tallow and how to create products with minimal odor.
🧴 Guidelines for formulating optimally with tallow to produce skincare creams and balms with a beautiful skin feel.
🌙 Two professional example formulations:
— Emulsified Foot Butter to soften dryness, ease tired feet, and help reduce odor.
— Nourishing Night Serum for deep, overnight moisturization.
This is a must-attend class for any formulator eager to work confidently with this trending ingredient. You’ll gain practical, evidence-based insights that go beyond what you’ll find on Instagram or TikTok — and leave with the skills to create beautiful, effective tallow-based products.
Date: Thursday 5th March 11am Los Angeles, 2pm New York, 7pm UK.
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IMPORTANT: To attend the live Zoom class, you need to complete the registration form on the next page. Once you unlock the class using your credits, you will be taken to the class page, where you will find the Zoom registration link.
Registration closes 4 hours before the class.
If you can't join live, the replay will be available shortly afterwards.
👉 You’ll receive:
🎥 An invitation to join a live presentation on Zoom, taught by our cosmetic scientist, Nicole Vorster, with the chance to ask your questions during the interactive Q&A (we strongly encourage attending live for the best experience!).
🔁 Access to the full replay to watch anytime.
📑 A downloadable copy of the presentation slides.
📘 A full transcript of the class to keep and review whenever you need it.
Not a member of the Club? Join now and use your first month's credits to attend the Formulating with Tallow class.